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Creamy Barilotti with Bacon and Peas Recipe

This Creamy Barilotti with Bacon and Peas is the kind of dinner that feels indulgent but is shockingly easy to make! It’s rich, satisfying, and full of flavor, with crispy bacon, sweet green peas, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce that comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz barilotti pasta
  • 6 oz bacon diced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the barilotti pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the pan.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the peas and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until heated through.
  5. Pour in the reserved pasta water and simmer for a few minutes. Add heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer gently for about a minute and sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring back the bacon into the pan.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is coated and creamy. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  7. Serve topped with extra Parmesan and crispy bacon bits!

Notes

Store any leftover creamy barilotti pasta 2–3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce!

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